Malcolm in the Middle

TV Series
2000–20062000–2006
TV-PGTV-PG
22m

Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Malcolm In The Middle: Season 1

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A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.

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Won 7 Primetime Emmys
- 46 wins & 118 nominations total

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Malcolm In The Middle: Season 1

Malcolm In The Middle: Season 1

Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Kate Micucci in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan, and Craig Lamar Traylor in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Jane Kaczmarek in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Frankie Muniz and David Anthony Higgins in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Justin Berfield, Bryan Cranston, and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Bryan Cranston, Hayden Panettiere, and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Frankie Muniz and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Malcolmas Malcolm…

151 episodes151 eps • 2000–2006

Halas Hal…

151 episodes151 eps • 2000–2006

Justin Berfield

Reeseas Reese…

151 episodes151 eps • 2000–2006

Erik Per Sullivan

Deweyas Dewey…

151 episodes151 eps • 2000–2006

Loisas Lois…

146 episodes146 eps • 2000–2006

Christopher Masterson

Francisas Francis…

118 episodes118 eps • 2000–2006

Craig Lamar Traylor

Stevie Kenarbanas Stevie Kenarban

58 episodes58 eps • 2000–2006

David Anthony Higgins

Craig Feldsparas Craig Feldspar

39 episodes39 eps • 2000–2006

James Rodriguez

Jamieas Jamie…

35 episodes35 eps • 2004–2006

Lukas Rodriguez

Jamieas Jamie…

35 episodes35 eps • 2004–2006

Piama Tananahaaknaas Piama Tananahaakna

28 episodes28 eps • 2002–2006

Eric Hansenas Eric Hansen

28 episodes28 eps • 2000–2003

Otto Mannkusseras Otto Mannkusser

25 episodes25 eps • 2002–2004

Evan Matthew Cohen

Lloydas Lloyd

25 episodes25 eps • 2000–2003

Dabney Hooperas Dabney Hooper

24 episodes24 eps • 2000–2003

Gary Anthony Williams

Abraham 'Abe' Kenarbanas Abraham 'Abe' Kenarban

18 episodes18 eps • 2000–2006

Daniel von Bargen

Commandant Edwin Spangleras Commandant Edwin Spangler

16 episodes16 eps • 2000–2003

Catherine Lloyd Burns

Caroline Milleras Caroline Miller

12 episodes12 eps • 2000

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An offbeat, laugh track-lacking sitcom about a bizarrely dysfunctional family, the center of which is Malcolm, the middle of the two brothers who still live at home. His eldest (and favorite) sibling, Francis, boards at military school because his parents believe it will reform him and keep him out of trouble. Malcolm often has a hard time coping with his family life, but he has more troubles to contend with when he starts receiving special treatment at school after being diagnosed as an intellectually advanced genius. —Ondre Lombard <olombard@lombard.dialup.cyberverse.com>

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Trivia
Aaron Paul auditioned for the role of Francis. He would later be cast in Breaking Bad (2008), which also starred Bryan Cranston (Hal).

Goofs
In the episode when Francis runs away from military school, he and his father are talking in the van. There is a pair of headlights behind them following very close, but when seen from outside, the car is driving down the rain soaked road with no car behind them.

Quotes
opening theme song: Yes, no, maybe, I don't know, can you repeat the question? You're not the boss of me now, You're not the boss of me now, You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big. You're not the boss of me now, You're not the boss of me now, You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big. Life is unfair...

Crazy credits
For the first 3 minutes of the Episode "Living Will" (3/6/2005), the bottom of the screen pages through a long list of fourteen alleged "producers". This was the first episode to air after the Academy Awards controversy over limiting to three, the number of "producers" who could win a best film Oscar.

Alternate versions
An extended version of the pilot episode was released with the 'Complete First Season' DVD boxset.

Connections
Edited from The Brain from Planet Arous (1957)

Soundtracks
Boss of Me
by They Might Be Giants

Top review

We have a winner

Malcolm in the Middle is an incredible show. My feeling toward the show was rather mixed when they began showing promos. It looked funny, but silly and unoriginal. After all, the concept of a family that doesn't get along is nothing new. The show turned out to be better than I expected. It's not a live action version of The Simpsons like some critics claim, but it is very funny. Don't be quick to judge the show or you might find the jokes go over your head. Thumbs up on this one.

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Op_Prime
Mar 20, 2000

Runtime
22 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby
Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1

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